Let's Get Cozy: Lazy Days Cora Brunch Cardi

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand Let's Get Cozy Lazy Days (Art. #141)
• Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #105 Surf Spray (8-14, see measurements below)
• Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #132 Mango (3-5, see measurements below)
• Lion Brand Stitch Markers
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders
• Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
• Circular Knitting Needle Size 7 (4.5 mm), 29" long or longer


• MEASUREMENTS:
• Skeins Required
• S/M Surf Spray (8), Mango (3)
• L/1X Surf Spray (10), Mango (4)
• 2X/3X Surf Spray (12), Mango (5)
• 4X/5X Surf Spray (14), Mango (5)


• Finished Bust
• S/M 44 1/2"
• L/1X 52 1/2"
• 2X/3X 60 1/2"
• 4X/5X 68 1/2"
• not including front band


• Finished Length
• S/M 29"
• L/1X 30"
• 2X/3X 31"
• 4X/5X 32"


• NOTE: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses: S/M (L/1X, 2X/3X, 4X/5X). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.


• GAUGE:
• 16 sts + 28 rows = about 4" over St st (k on RS, p on WS).
• 21 sts + 28 rows = about 4" over Moss Stitch Rib pattern.

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

Surf Spray is color A.
Mango is color B.

Stitch Explanations
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.

PATTERN STITCH
Moss Stitch Rib Pattern (worked over a multiple of 7 sts + 3 additional sts).
Row 1 (RS): P3, * k1, p1, k2, p3; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K3, * p1, k1, p2, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 3: P3, * k2, p1, k1, p3; rep from * to end.
Row 4: K3, * p2, k1, p1, k3; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Moss Stitch Rib pattern.


Cardi is worked in 9 pieces: Back, 2 Fronts, 2 Pocket Linings, 2 Sleeves, Front Band, and Belt.
Each piece is worked from the lower edge upwards.
The selvedge sts used in this design are edge sts that will be hidden when pieces are seamed.
Stitch patterns used in this design are easy; skill level is Intermediate only because you'll be working shaping along two edges at the same time.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the stitches. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st, lining up sts as in previous rows.
When you see 'work even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.

BACK
With A, cast on 117 (138, 159, 180) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 (for selvedge st), work Row 1 of Moss Stitch Rib pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge st).
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established until piece measures about 26 (27, 28, 29) in. (66 (68.5, 71, 73.5) cm) from beg, end with a Row 2 or 4 of Moss Stitch Rib pattern as the last row you work.

Shape Shoulders
Next 10 Rows: Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row - 87 (98, 109, 120) sts in this row.
Next 8 Rows: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row - 55 (58, 61, 64) sts.
Next 2 Rows: Bind off 7 (7, 8, 8) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row - 41 (44, 45, 48) sts.
Bind off rem 41 (44, 45, 48) sts.

POCKET LININGS (make 2)
With B, cast on 22 (22, 23, 23) sts.
Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures about 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg.
Place sts on holder.
Set Pocket Linings aside, you'll join them as you make each Front.

LEFT FRONT
With A, cast on 54 (68, 75, 89) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 (selvedge st), work Row 1 of Moss Stitch Rib pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge st).
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established until piece measures about 8 (9, 10, 11) in. (20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

Join Pocket Lining
Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern as established over first 16 (23, 26, 33) sts, place next 22 (22, 23, 23) sts on a holder for pocket; continue in pattern as established over 22 (22, 23, 23) sts of one pocket lining from holder, work in pattern as established over rem 16 (23, 26, 33) sts - 54 (68, 75, 89) sts on needle, 22 (22, 23, 23) sts on holder for top edge of pocket.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, continue in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established until piece measures about 19 (19 1/2, 20, 20 1/2) in. (48.5 (49.5, 51, 52) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

Shape Neck
The neck is shaped by working decreases.
On RS rows, work the neck decrease (p2tog through back loops) immediately before the selvedge st at the end of the row.
On WS rows, work the neck decrease (ssk) immediately after the selvedge st at the beginning of the row.
Neck Decrease Row (RS): Work in pattern as established AND decrease 1 st at neck edge just before selvedge st - 53 (67, 74, 88) sts.

Work even in pattern as established for 3 (2, 3, 2) rows.
Rep Neck Decrease Row - 52 (66, 73, 87) sts, working decrease for RS or WS as noted above.
Rep last 4 (3, 4, 3) rows until 41 (50, 60, 69) sts rem.
Work even in pattern as established for 1 (2, 1, 2) row(s), end with a WS row as the last row you work.

Shape Shoulder and Continue to Shape Neck
You'll now be shaping both the neck and shoulder AT THE SAME TIME.
For the neck, continue to work decreases one st from neck edge every 4th (3rd, 4th, 3rd) row for 3 more times.
For shoulders, working shaping as instructed below. When you've completed all the decreases for the neck shaping, continue to shape the shoulder as instructed until shoulder shaping is complete.

Row 1 (RS): Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row.
Row 2: Work even in pattern as established.
Rows 3-10: Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 4 more times.
Row 11: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, work in pattern as established to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.
Row 12: Work even in pattern as established.
Rows 13-18: Rep Rows 11 and 12 for 3 more times.
Bind off rem 7 (7, 8, 8) sts.

RIGHT FRONT
With A, cast on 54 (68, 75, 89) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 (selvedge st), work Row 1 of Moss Stitch Rib pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge st).
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established until piece measures about 8 (9, 10, 11) in. (20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

JOIN POCKET LINING
Row 1 (RS): Work in pattern as established over first 16 (23, 26, 33) sts, place next 22 (22, 23, 23) sts on a holder for pocket; continue in pattern as established over 22 (22, 23, 23) sts of one pocket lining from holder, work in pattern as established over rem 16 (23, 26, 33) sts - 54 (68, 75, 89) sts on needle, 22 (22, 23, 23) sts on holder for pocket.

Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, continue in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established until piece measures about 19 (19 1/2, 20, 20 1/2) in. (48.5 (49.5, 51, 52) cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work.

SHAPE NECK
The neck is shaped by working decreases.
On RS rows, work the neck decrease (p2tog) immediately after the selvedge st at the beginning of the row.
On WS rows, work the neck decrease (k2tog) immediately before the selvedge st at the end of the row.
Neck Decrease Row (RS): Work in pattern as established AND decrease 1 st at neck edge just before/after selvedge st - 53 (67, 74, 88) sts.
Work even in pattern as established for 3 (2, 3, 2) rows.
Rep Neck Decrease Row - 52 (66, 73, 87) sts.
Rep last 4 (3, 4, 3) rows until 41 (50, 60, 69) sts rem.
Work even in pattern as established for 0 (1, 0, 1) row(s), end with a RS row as the last row you work. Note: When you see '0' repeats in an instruction, this means that for that size, you should not perform that particular instruction, just skip to the next instruction.

SHAPE SHOULDER AND CONTINUE TO SHAPE NECK
You'll now be shaping both the neck and shoulder AT THE SAME TIME.
For the neck, continue to work decreases one st from neck edge every 4th (3rd, 4th, 3rd) row for 3 more times.
For shoulders, working shaping as instructed below. When you've completed all the decreases for the neck shaping, continue to shape the shoulder as instructed until shoulder shaping is complete.
Row 1 (WS): Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row.
Row 2: Work even in pattern as established.
Rows 3-10: Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 4 more times.
Row 11: Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts, work in pattern as established to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.
Row 12: Work even in pattern as established.
Rows 13-18: Rep Rows 11 and 12 for 3 more times.
Bind off rem 7 (7, 8, 8) sts.

SLEEVES (make 2)
With A, cast on 61 (68, 68, 75) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 (selvedge st), work Row 1 of Moss Stitch Rib pattern to last st, p1 (selvedge st).
Row 2: Sl 1, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established to last st, p1.
Increase Row (RS): Sl 1, M1, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established to last st, M1, p1 - 63 (70, 70, 77) sts.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established, working new sts into pattern, for 7 (7, 5, 3) rows.
Rep Increase Row - 65 (72, 72, 79) sts.
Rep last 8 (8, 6, 4) rows until there are 83 (94, 104, 115) sts.
Slipping first st and purling last st for selvedges, work even in Moss Stitch Rib pattern as established until piece measures about 17 (16 1/2, 16, 15 1/2) in. (43 (42, 40.5, 39.5) cm) from beg.

SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVE
Next 10 Rows: Bind off 7 (8, 9, 10) sts, work in pattern as established to end of row.
Bind off rem 13 (14, 14, 15) sts.

CUFF
From RS with B, pick up and k61 (68, 68, 75) sts evenly spaced along cast on edge of Sleeve.
Work in Rev St st (p on RS, k on WS) until cuff measures about 4 in. (10 cm).
Bind off.
Rep for second Sleeve.

FRONT BAND
With B, cast on 32 sts.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): K1 (selvedge st), p12, sl 1 with yarn in back, work Row 1 of Moss Stitch Rib pattern over next 17 sts, k1 (selvedge st).
Row 2: K1, work in Moss Stitch Rib pattern over next 17 sts, p1, k13.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures same as length along right front edge, back neck, and left front edge of Cardi, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Knit 1 row.
Bind off as if to purl.

BELT
With A, cast on 8 sts.
Work in St st until piece measures about 70 in. (178 cm) from beg.
Bind off. Knot each end of Belt.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Sew Front Band to front and back neck edges.
Sew edges of Pocket Linings to WS of Fronts.

POCKET BANDS
On one front, from RS with B, k22 (22, 23, 23) sts for pocket from from holder.
Work in Rev St st for 6 rows.
Bind off as if to knit.
Fold pocket band in half to WS and sew bound-off edge to first row of pocket band.
Sew sides of pocket band to front.
Rep for second pocket band.
Place markers on side edges of Fronts and Back about 8 (9, 10, 11) in. (20.5 (23, 25.5, 28) cm) from shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves between markers.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Fold cuff to inside of Sleeve and sew bound-off edge to first row of cuff.

Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.


ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 stitches together
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
Rev St st = Reverse Stockinette stitch
RS = right side
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = Stockinette stitch
WS = wrong side